Commission on Aging and Disability Services

Members

• Eula Payne-Williams (term expires Dec. 31, 2026)
• June Sinkfield (term expires Dec. 31, 2024)
• Julie Bayles (term expires Dec. 31, 2025)
• Julie Frese (term expires Dec. 31, 2025)
• Brian Hopkins (term expires Dec. 31, 2025)
• Gregg Sinnen (term expires Dec. 31, 2025)
• Veronica King (term expires June 30, 2026)

History & Purpose

On October 18, 2016, the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors passed Resolution #54 merging the Commission on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Board and creating the Commission on Aging and Disability Services.

Section 46.283(6) of the Wisconsin Statutes requires that a Resource Center have a governing board to determine the structure, policies and procedures of the Resource Center and oversee its operation.

Section 46.82(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes states that a Commission on Aging shall plan and develop administrative and program policies, in accordance with state law and within limits established by the department of health services, if any, for programs in the county that are funded by the federal or state government for administration by the Aging Unit. Kenosha County’s Aging Unit is the Division of Aging, Disability and Behavioral Health Services.

Members & Terms

Membership of a combined committee must meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Statutes for both Aging and Disability Resource Center Boards and Commissions on Aging.

Aging & Disability Resource Center Membership Requirements:

Section 46.283(6) of the Wisconsin Statutes requires that the composition of a resource center’s board reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of the geographic area served by the resource center. At least 1⁄4 of the members shall be individuals who belong to a client group served by the resource center or their family members, guardians or other advocates.

Commission on Aging Membership Requirements:

Section 46.82(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes requires that a Commission on Aging be composed of individuals of recognized ability and demonstrated interest in services for older individuals. Older individuals (60 years of age or older) shall constitute at least 50% of the membership and individuals who are elected to any office may not constitute 50% or more of the membership of this commission. Members serve staggered 3-year terms. No member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Members receive no compensation.

Pursuant to Section 59.17(2)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the county executive shall appoint the members of all boards and commissions, where appointments are required, subject to confirmation of the county board.

County Executive Appointments to the Commission on Aging and Disability Services are usually referred to the Human Services Committee. The Committee Clerk or Division Director prepares a Resolution confirming the terms set forth in the County Executive Appointment. If the appointment is approved, the Resolution is signed by the Human Services Committee members and the matter is placed on the next County Board agenda for a final vote.